This Windows 11 app deals with bloatware and fine-tunes the OS (including gaming settings)

Date:
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:34:25 +0000

Description:
A helping hand to conveniently configure Windows 11, get rid of the pre-installed apps you dont need, and more.

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Windows 11 is already getting some useful third-party apps including one that ditches the new Start menu and another fresh piece of software now promises to optimize the operating system, remove bloatware, and more.

This (unofficial) suite of tools is called ThisIsWin11 and it offers a convenient way in which to fine-tune the OS right off the bat, even for those unfamiliar with Windows 11. In fact, for the uninitiated the app comes complete with an introduction to the new OS, taking you through optimizing
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That includes giving you an overview of pre-installed apps and letting you easily remove any you dont want, and then configuring various settings like enabling Dark Mode , or disabling new features like snap assist with a minimum of fuss.

There are also set profiles, including a gaming one which adjust[s] some Windows 11 settings for a better gaming experience according to the dev, and
a Windows 10 profile that applies settings to left-align the Start menu, and disable various Windows 11 features like widgets. Essentially, it allows
those who hanker for Windows 10 to go back to a more familiar interface.

All these options are certainly useful, and theres a whole lot of functionality packed into ThisIsWin11 by all accounts. The developer has previously built apps for Windows 10, including one to remove bloatware ( Bloatbox ). Analysis: Still early days yet

Its pretty handy to have a freebie app that facilitates the configuration of Windows 11 settings by the bucketful in one simple process, and more besides.

However, obviously be careful around unofficial third-party software which is still in the early stages of development. While the developer says the app
has left preview status and is obviously now released, its only a couple of weeks old, and still on version 0.70.

Given that its still an early version, and Windows 11 itself is in beta , who knows if you might encounter some nasty glitches when this app is doing its configuration thing (or theres also the prospect that optimization measures may not perform as expected). It goes without saying that you almost
certainly wont be using a Windows 11 testbed system for your daily work (or serious use) anyway, but be prepared for the possibility of things going awry at any rate.

In short, this looks to be a useful if rough around the edges at this point tool, but its still early days for ThisIsWin11, and wed temper any expectations with that in mind. These are the best laptops of 2021

Via Toms Hardware



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